Rebels kill 15 as Iraq prepares to take charge of military
Iraqi insurgents have killed at least 15 people and attacked a British diplomatic convoy, as Iraq took steps toward taking over operational military command from US-led coalition forces. A recent surge in violence has left nearly 200 people dead since Sunday, undermined a security crackdown in Baghdad and challenged Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki’s moves to reconcile warring Shiite and Sunni factions. Full Story